So, yesterday turned out to be sort of a day of accomplishments, and sort of not. Chores were finished, however, my morning was pretty much wasted. Usually, I go to my local VA clinic for my Covid and flu shot, however this year, because of scheduling (theirs is odd) that didn't happen, so I drove down to the Lebanon VA facility since they take walk-ins. Unbeknownst to me, they ended their walk-in policy on Friday and you now needed to make an appointment. This meant I needed to go to my Veteran's group (Liberty) on the 3rd floor, make an appointment, and wait 45 minutes. What I was expecting to take 90 minutes ended up taking 3 hours. Because of that waste of time, I had to re-evaluate, are adjust the chores I wanted to get done accordingly. Some will now get done this morning.
Oh, and my left shoulder is sore.
Temps are predicted to climb into the 50s (F), but then the bottom will dropping out off the thermometer and we will descend into very cold temps after an onslaught of rain and snow. Right now, our total accumulation, if the weather forecasters are correct, is going to be around 3/4 inch, of course, they are weather forecasters and known for their inaccuracies.
I was going to go to the movies this week with my movie buddy, but we've pretty much put that on hold because of the holiday. Too many children our on break from school, and that means lots of kids running around the movie theater. Most are fine and realize they're paying there money to sit in a seat and watch a movie, but then there are those who completely fail to grasp the concept of "going to the movies." They think they're at home, in their living room, who will go to the concession stand, and then 20 minutes go to the restroom, and then go out into the hallway to check their text messages. So, we're going to wait until next week.
And, because it's Wednesday, here is the obligatory of Howie. This one is called Howie in the leaves; Essential Action Photo.
Lots more people would be more financially comfortable if they paid attention to how much they spend and on what.
ReplyDeleteA coworker once complained about gas being so high [here in SC it's was $3.19 a gallon at the time] and I reminded her that she buys a 20-oz coffee for six dollars every single day.
She did not get it.
I see that at work, where associates will order out for lunch and spend $18 two or three times a week, and then complain about not getting paid enough.
DeleteYes, that whole $6++ coffee mindset is so stupid. I have no sympathy. And ppl who appear to be financially insecure but have loads of body ink (so expensive!) and shopping carts piled high with Mountain Dew. Or is that just an Ohio thing? I might sound cruel but I was at the poverty line in my 20s but busted my you know what to get a night school education and always took on extra jobs to move up the salary ladder. Gad, now I sound old too but isn’t it just about common sense and a decent work ethic?
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not just an Ohio thing. Most of my adult life I worked 2 jobs because I really like to spend money, none of which went for ink or Mountain Dew.
DeleteNo words....BUT HOWIE!!!!!! That face is too much.
ReplyDeleteAnd behind that face are razor sharp teeth.
DeleteBob's absolutely right. I pretty much took my lunch to work every single day - mainly because I overcooked the night before and wasn't going to waste it. In summer it would usually be a huge salad, and then I would see my colleagues coming back from the cafeteria with what looked like a salad about the size of a yoghurt pot - that they had just spent €11 on! It ain't rocket science is it! Happy Thanksgiving Dave!
ReplyDeleteA large part of it is laziness, it's too much work to bring something from home, it's easier just to order out. And another part is just a lack of common sense.
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